2017 Lincoln MKZ problems and recalls

54% of owner complaints on the 2017 Lincoln MKZ related to the Engine (73 of 135).

135
Complaints
4
Recalls
6
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
4
Injuries
60.0
Severity index

Severity index 60.0 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 60.0p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 67 of 137 by severity index among 2017 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 51% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2017 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 73 complaints (54.1%)73 54%Power TrainPower Train: 24 complaints (17.8%)24 18%Service BrakesService Brakes: 15 complaints (11.1%)15 11%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 10 complaints (7.4%)10 7%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 10 complaints (7.4%)10 7%Fuel/Propulsion SystemFuel/Propulsion System: 9 complaints (6.7%)9 7%Engine And Engine Cooli…Engine And Engine Cooling: 9 complaints (6.7%)9 7%HydraulicHydraulic: 7 complaints (5.2%)7 5%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE7354.1%
POWER TRAIN2417.8%
SERVICE BRAKES1511.1%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM107.4%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER107.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM96.7%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING96.7%
HYDRAULIC75.2%

Complaints filed per year

016322017: 42018: 42019: 52020: 52021: 72022: 122023: 212024: 232025: 322026: 22 (partial year)1718192021222324253226
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20174
20184
20195
20205
20217
202212
202321
202423
202532
2026 (year to date)22
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 3.2x those in 2020 to 2022 (76 against 24).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V39000011/06/2018POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
18V16700012/03/2018STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
17V42700006/07/2017POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
23V16200010/03/2023SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Other Lincoln MKZ model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 8 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.